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Leading Through Change: 2020, Domenick Pinto
Leading Through Change: 2020, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Having served as department chair and school director for 31 years, I have witnessed a tremendous evolution in the role of chair as economic, social and student climates have changed. My session will summarize collected data from chairs of departments of various sizes and types in order to discuss and understand better our ever changing role as we see responsibilities of delegating, leading change, creative budgeting and fundraising, grant writing and managing conflict become vital to our positions.
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfalls, Domenick Pinto
The Inevitability Of Playing Politics As Chair: Advantages And Pitfalls, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
Politics is a term often frowned upon as it pertains to the role of an academic leader. However as chair for almost 29 years it has become an essential yet sometimes unwanted aspect of the daily rigors of the position. This session explores the advantages and pitfalls of “playing politics” as a department chair.
The Challenges Of Being Chair In 2015: A 28 Year Perspective, Domenick Pinto
The Challenges Of Being Chair In 2015: A 28 Year Perspective, Domenick Pinto
School of Computer Science & Engineering Faculty Publications
For 28 years as chair, I have witnessed the evolution of the role of chairperson as entrepreneurial skills, conflict resolution and time management have become increasingly vital to the success of the chair. My session will summarize the challenges that chairs must now face and overcome in 2015. The session will help relatively new and new chairs face scenarios and how to problem solve them.